A Proven Journaling Tool by Rochelle Melander Les Brown said, “Live out of your imagination instead of out of your memory.” TL;DR Summary: This post teaches you the best possible self journaling exercise. In four twenty-minute chunks, write about your life one year from now–in the present tense. When we vision from our memory, we...Read More

by Rochelle Melander Do you ever wish you could travel back in time, and give your younger self a gentle nudge or a kick in the pants? After her mother died suddenly, Ellyn Spragin longed to know how her mother had felt during significant moments or handled difficult situations. Spragin sought answers from women she...Read More

by Rochelle Melander “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no.” –Saeed Jones Last weekend, I attended the funeral of my daughter’s dear friend. Alexis died at 23 from brain cancer. Before she died, she wrote her own obituary. Because of treatment, she lost some of her sight and hearing. And yet, she...Read More

by Rochelle Melander As we approach the end of the year, it’s helpful to take time to reflect. In Elly Griffiths book, The Stranger Diaries, the protagonist says this about why she keeps a diary: “It’s to make sense of things. … Nothing’s as bad if you put it in writing. It helps you to...Read More

by Rochelle Melander The nicest part is being able to write down all my thoughts and feelings; otherwise, I’d absolutely suffocate. —Anne Frank I’m a journaling junkie. I’ve been journaling off and on since I was a kid. I’ve been mostly off lately. But last week, with all the anxiety in the air and little...Read More

August 22, 2023 Note From Rochelle Dear writers, Have you purchased MockUp Shots yet? The tool puts my book in fun shots: on someone’s desk, in their hands, and more, making it look like my book is in the hands of real readers before it even came out. I have used it to create memes...Read More

December 22, 2020       Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   I’m working today and tomorrow and then…I’m off for the rest of the year. Yay! I’ve got big plans that involve a stack of books!   Today’s tip is based on a chapter in my book, Level Up: Quests to Master...Read More

December 15, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers, Today’s tip is based on a chapter in my book, Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity. Just in time for your New Year dreaming, the ebook is on sale at Amazon for just 2.99. Enjoy! Rochelle    ...Read More

March 19, 2019   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Tomorrow is the first day of spring. Thanks to longer days, warmer weather, and melting snow, I’m beginning to feel a bit more hopeful. After months of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, I’m looking forward to taking walks outside again.   Today’s tip talks...Read More

November 22, 2016   Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m taking the week off to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. I’ll be back in the office on Monday, November 28th. And in honor of the American Thanksgiving, I have a post for you on using writing to practice gratitude. Enjoy! Happy Writing! Rochelle, The Write...Read More